London and South

Since 1994 we have awarded over £3.7billion of National Lottery and other funding to more than 16,500 projects in London and South.

From the bustling streets of the UK's historic capital to the idyllic coves of Cornwall and the cultural history of Kent, London & South is rich in heritage.

We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the region's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Get inspiration for your project

Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.

Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in London & South, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Our regular funding advice sessions are a great opportunity to:

find out about our funding
get tips on how to make a good application
network with other organisations from your area

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Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0330 236 6485 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

London and South East

Postal address:

4th Floor
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London, EC4R 2YA

South West

Postal address:

Broadwalk House
Southernhay West
Exeter, EX1 1TS

Four people standing on top of a rock formation in the Cornwall National Landscape.

Rough Tor in the Cornwall National Landscape. Credit: Cornwall National Landscape.

News

We’re investing in five more UK landscapes to support nature and communities

From Morecambe Bay to Mourne Gullion, these Landscape Connections projects will restore nature, strengthen climate resilience and help more people engage with natural heritage.

29/07/2026

A person stands with a box of vegetables grown in the archives garden.

2026 joint winner: Hannah, Project Officer at Gloucestershire Archives, with vegetables harvested from the community garden. Credit: Gloucestershire Archives.

Projects

Case study: Gloucestershire Archives’ prize-winning environmentally friendly project

21/07/2026

Joint winner of the Sustainable Project of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2026, the archive shares how it reduced its carbon footprint and inspired public action.

07/06/2023

Publications

England, London & South: committee decisions June 2026

Schedule of decisions for The National Lottery Heritage Fund Committee for England, London & South meeting on 11 June 2026.

People are gathered in the pews at St Mary Le Strand, with a person speaking at the front.

Prayer in St Mary-le-Strand. Credit David Parry.

Projects

Saving The Strand’s iconic church

15/07/2026

The Jewel in the Strand project is restoring the Grade I-listed baroque landmark in central London.

13/09/2022

Historic wall paintings in the church sanctuary at St Mary de Crypt

Historic wall paintings at St Mary de Crypt.

Projects

Historic Tudor paintings and stained glass to be saved

14/07/2026

The internationally significant artworks will be conserved and their stories uncovered as part of the project.

12/03/2024

Sunrise at Tollesbury Saltings. The red ship is the historic Light Ship, Trinity, now retired. Credit: Dan Brand.

News

We’re investing to protect the maritime heritage that’s shaped our shores

The UK’s historic ships have saved lives at sea, sustained coastal fishing communities and connected people and places. Now our funding is helping secure their future.

14/07/2026

Publications

England, London & South: delegated decisions June 2026

Schedule of decisions under delegated powers for England, London & South at The National Lottery Heritage Fund in June 2026.

A close up of a church spire with oak shingle slates.

The spire of Porlock's St Dubricius Church made out of oak shingle. Credit: St Dubricius Church Parochial Church Council.

Projects

Saving the rare spire on Porlock’s church

25/06/2026

The Grade I listed St Dubricius Church in Somerset will restore its oak-shingled spire and safeguard the building for future generations.

18/06/2024

A group of young people stand around a table with different craft materials on, such as glitter. They are being shown how to mix substances.

A previous plaster casting masterclass with Tejumola Butler Adenuga. Credit: QEST.

Projects

Helping young people into heritage craft careers

16/06/2026

This project is supporting under-served communities to learn and protect heritage skills and crafts that are at risk.

12/12/2025

Two children stand outside the fence of the Tower of London, smiling.

The Waterloo Block was originally a barracks and is now home to the Jewel House. Credit: Historic Royal Palaces.

Projects

Expanding learning opportunities at the Tower of London

11/06/2026

Its historic Waterloo Block will be home to a new learning and community centre, creating modern and accessible facilities for schools and groups.

03/12/2024

School children walk through the cemetery with the backs towards the camera. There are historic monuments surrounding them.

A new public programme exploring themes of nature, heritage and reflection will open the cemetery to a broader range of people. Credit: Culture Comms Collective.

Projects